THEA THEA Essay Writing Strategies 2

Question 1

Transitional words and phrases in an essay are used to:

Accepted Answer

Connect ideas and guide the reader through the argument

Answer

Transitions link sentences and paragraphs, helping readers follow the logical flow of the argument.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy that weakens an essay argument?

Accepted Answer

Ad hominem (attacking the person rather than the argument)

Answer

An ad hominem fallacy attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself, weakening the essay's logic.

Question 3

When writing a THEA essay prompt response, what should you do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Read and analyze the prompt to understand what is being asked

Answer

Carefully reading and analyzing the prompt ensures you understand the task and can plan a focused, relevant response.

Question 4

What is the function of supporting details in a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To provide evidence, examples, or reasoning that proves the topic sentence

Answer

Supporting details such as examples, facts, and reasoning develop and prove the claim made in the topic sentence.

Question 5

Which writing mode is MOST appropriate for a THEA essay prompt asking you to argue a position?

Accepted Answer

Persuasive/Argumentative

Answer

Persuasive/argumentative writing presents a clear position and supports it with evidence to convince the reader.

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